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Enrollment
413
Elementary
DISTRICT 387 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·TUSCUMBIA CITY·NCES 010342001300
G W Trenholm Primary School
601 Joe Wheeler Hwy, Tuscumbia, AL 35674 · (256) 389-2940 · Colbert County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY23-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL413 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
28 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.7:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
56%
231 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 58%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 9% |
| Kindergarten | 121 | 29% |
| Grade 1 | 124 | 30% |
| Grade 2 | 132 | 32% |
Student demographics
56%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 54% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Tuscumbia City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like G W Trenholm Primary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| G W Trenholm Primary School this school | 413 | 55.9% | N/A |
| R E Thompson Intermediate School Tuscumbia | 360 | 55.8% | 55.2% |
| Huguley Elementary School Lanett | 383 | 52.7% | 53.7% |
| Reeltown Elementary School Notasulga | 446 | 53.1% | 56.4% |
| Brewton Elementary School Brewton | 476 | 52.1% | 63.2% |
| Geneva County Elementary School Hartford | 474 | 57.6% | 68.8% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where G W Trenholm Primary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Colbert County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 413 | #423 of 709 | #3 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.5:1 | #66 of 655 | #4 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.8% | #218 of 658 | #4 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 55.9% | #396 of 696 | #7 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +22.9% | #58 of 262 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
413
+36 (+10%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 400
Student : Teacher
14.5:1
was 17.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 413 | 28.4 | 14.5:1 | 56% (231) |
| 2023-24 | 428 | 23 | 18.6:1 | 67% (288) |
| 2022-23 | 420 | 22 | 19.1:1 | 66% (277) |
| 2020-21 | 377 | 21 | 17.9:1 | 48% (182) |
| 2017-18 | 336 | 20 | 16.8:1 | 54% (183) |
| 2015-16 | 353 | 23 | 15.3:1 | 59% (207) |
| 2010-11 | 365 | 27 | 13.5:1 | 56% (203) |
| 2000-01 | 304 | 21 | 14.5:1 | 30% (91) |
| 1990-91 | 400 | 21 | 19.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for G W Trenholm Primary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 23% (336 to 413); teachers up 42% (20 to 28.4).
About G W Trenholm Primary School
G W Trenholm Primary School is a medium-sized elementary school in Tuscumbia, Alabama, one of the schools in Tuscumbia City. It covers pre-K through 2, with a total enrollment of 413 students.
Tuscumbia City operates 4 schools. Combined enrollment is 1,597 students.
A majority of students at G W Trenholm Primary School, 60%, are White. Other reported shares: 28% Black, 7% multiracial, and 3% Hispanic. Colbert County's residents are about 77% White, 17 points above the school's share. The chance that two students picked at random at G W Trenholm Primary School belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 56%.
Federal staffing data show 28.4 full-time-equivalent teachers at G W Trenholm Primary School and a ratio of 14.5:1. That ratio is under the 17.0:1 average for elementary schools in Alabama. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 56% of students.
Census estimates describe Colbert County this way: median household income is about $60,628, 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 14% of people live in poverty. Federal data list 25 public schools in Colbert County, with a combined enrollment of about 8,178.
The nearest other public school, Deshler Middle School, is about 1.1 miles away. The count of other public schools within five miles is at least 8.
The school's setting, by NCES definition, is Suburb: Small: in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population under 100,000.
Federal counts put enrollment at 377 in 2020-21 and 413 in 2024-25, a 10% rise. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 17.9:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.5:1.
Parents and students can post about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at G W Trenholm Primary School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Colbert County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,022
Census ACS
Median income
$60,628
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
8,178 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Tuscumbia City
- Deshler High SchoolHigh · 488 students
- R E Thompson Intermediate SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Deshler Middle SchoolMiddle · 336 students
- Deshler Alternative SchoolCombined
- Deshler Career Technical CenterHigh
Other schools in Tuscumbia
- Deshler High SchoolHigh · 488 students
- Colbert Heights Elementary SchoolElementary · 486 students
- Colbert Heights High SchoolHigh · 467 students
- R E Thompson Intermediate SchoolElementary · 360 students
- Deshler Middle SchoolMiddle · 336 students
- New Bethel Elementary SchoolElementary · 159 students
Nearby schools
- Deshler Middle School1.1 mi · 336
- R E Thompson Intermediate School1.1 mi · 360
- Deshler High School1.2 mi · 488
- Highland Park Elementary School2.2 mi · 236
- Muscle Shoals Middle School2.9 mi · 642
- McBride Elementary School2.9 mi · 647
Frequently asked questions
About G W Trenholm Primary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School enrolls approximately 413 students in grades PK-02.
Is G W Trenholm Primary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
G W Trenholm Primary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at G W Trenholm Primary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at G W Trenholm Primary School is approximately 14.5:1 (28 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at G W Trenholm Primary School?
At G W Trenholm Primary School, the student body is approximately 60% White, 3% Hispanic, 28% Black, 0% Asian, 7% Two or more.
Who oversees G W Trenholm Primary School?
G W Trenholm Primary School is overseen by Tuscumbia City in Colbert County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.